SILICON STATES Hardcover

"SILICON STATES: The Power and Politics of Big Tech and What It Means for Our Future" by Lucie Greene is a bracing and insightful examination of how major technology companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook are increasingly filling the void left by eroding public trust in government. Through extensive interviews with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and experts, Greene, a renowned futurist, explores the promises and inherent problems of Big Tech's growing influence, questioning whether the world they are building is truly the future we desire. The book delves into how these seemingly apolitical corporations are transforming everything from healthcare and education to space travel, urging readers to critically assess the benefits, prejudices, and potential dangers of concentrating so much power in the hands of a few unelected entities.